--The Bobcats have been more challenged this season to score than to defend. They're 2-26 when failing to reach 90 points and 31-14 at 90 or above. The only times they tend to defend poorly is when they commit a lot of what coach Larry Brown calls unforced turnovers.
--The Bobcats' playoff chances grow far worse if Chicago pulls ahead of Detroit in the standings. The Bobcats win a tiebreaker over the Bulls, but they likely lose a tiebreaker to the Pistons because Charlotte has lost six more games in the Eastern Conference. QUOTE TO NOTE: "Coach (Dean) Smith said we'd have trouble qualifying for the ACC tournament. And I think he was sincere." -- Bobcats coach Larry Brown, on what a weak roster the Bobcats started with this season.
